ABA Therapist Mock Interview

Practice 30 ABA Therapist interview questions covering behavior plans, data collection, and client scenarios.

Question 1 of 30

Why did you choose a career as an ABA therapist?

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
Example Answer
Entry Level
Experienced
Community Answers

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

Now is the time to let your passion for behavior therapy show. Think back to when you decided to work with children with autism and other brain disorders. Did you choose this career because you were disappointed in the system? Or perhaps you have a family member that you want to help. The interviewer is interested in hearing your story while observing your passion and excitement for your chosen profession.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"I knew I wanted to be an ABA therapist the first time my child needed to see one. I saw the impact she made and the improvements my child experienced through receiving behavioral therapy. I instantly knew that this was the best way for me to support my child and other children with similar challenges."

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"Growing up, I was always interested in social work and behavioral therapy. After seeing a career counselor who suggested researching ABA therapy, I knew it was the right choice for me. I am very excited to take this first step in my career now that my education and certification are complete."

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"I have been an ABA therapist for ten years, and I cannot imagine not taking this career path. What first sparked my interest was when I was working as a teacher's assistant. There was a special needs student who had their therapist in class. The bond between them was incredible, and the work seemed like a perfect blend of challenging and rewarding. I soon returned to school to complete my Psychology degree and haven't looked back since."

Write Your Answer

0 - Character Count

Anonymous Answer

Helping others has been a passion of mine for several years now. I started working in childcare three years ago, and I have really enjoyed working one-on-one with those that need extra assistance and guidance. It is very satisfying to see others grow over a period of time. That is why I am applying for this position.

Marcie's Feedback

Great answer! It shows your sincerity and passion for helping others, which the interviewer will undoubtedly appreciate. It also points to the relevant experience you already have with children. Consider adding some additional details about where your passion originated from.

Previous Question Next Question

30ABA Therapist Interview Questions & Answers

Discovery

1.Why did you choose a career as an ABA therapist?

Discovery

2.Do you have any volunteer experience related to working with children?

Experience

3.What experience do you have working with children on the autism spectrum?

Education

4.What type of certification do you have? Are there any additional certifications you are looking to obtain in the future?

Critical Thinking

5.When you notice a child with aggressive behavior toward others, what type of intervention do you perform?

Adaptability

6.Tell me about a time that a patient's behavior confused you, or didn't make sense. What did you do?

Tough

7.What is your greatest weakness?

Compatibility

8.What is your greatest strength as an ABA therapist?

Diligence

9.Explain to me what HIPAA is, and how that affects your job as an ABA therapist.

Compatibility

10.What actions do you take to demonstrate care for your patients?

Experience

11.Do you have experience with one-on-one patient sessions?

Role-Specific

12.Tell me about your experience creating behavior intervention plans for autistic children.

Role-Specific

13.What feeding therapy techniques have you used with your patients?

Discovery

14.When have you worked independently before? What challenges do you find when working independently?

Critical Thinking

15.When have you had difficulty with a parent? How did you handle the situation?

Competency

16.What are the four basic schedules of reinforcement?

Competency

17.What are the types of differential reinforcement techniques?

Discovery

18.Tell me about an organization or group outside of work that you contributed to.

Behavioral

19.When you suffer a setback with a patient, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

Operational

20.Would you be willing to travel to various centers, schools, etc?

Career Goals

21.Where do you see your career in five years?

Direct

22.Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Teamwork

23.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

Diversity

24.When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

Stress

25.How do you deal with work stress?

Communication

26.How do you deal with uncomfortable situations?

Salary

27.What are your salary expectations?

Discovery

28.What is one skill you would like to improve upon?

Ask The Interviewer

29.What questions do you have for us?

Job Satisfaction

ABA Therapist Mock Interview

Why did you choose a career as an ABA therapist?

30ABA Therapist Interview Questions & Answers

1.Why did you choose a career as an ABA therapist?

2.Do you have any volunteer experience related to working with children?

3.What experience do you have working with children on the autism spectrum?

4.What type of certification do you have? Are there any additional certifications you are looking to obtain in the future?

5.When you notice a child with aggressive behavior toward others, what type of intervention do you perform?

6.Tell me about a time that a patient's behavior confused you, or didn't make sense. What did you do?

7.What is your greatest weakness?

8.What is your greatest strength as an ABA therapist?

9.Explain to me what HIPAA is, and how that affects your job as an ABA therapist.

10.What actions do you take to demonstrate care for your patients?

11.Do you have experience with one-on-one patient sessions?

12.Tell me about your experience creating behavior intervention plans for autistic children.

13.What feeding therapy techniques have you used with your patients?

14.When have you worked independently before? What challenges do you find when working independently?

15.When have you had difficulty with a parent? How did you handle the situation?

16.What are the four basic schedules of reinforcement?

17.What are the types of differential reinforcement techniques?

18.Tell me about an organization or group outside of work that you contributed to.

19.When you suffer a setback with a patient, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

20.Would you be willing to travel to various centers, schools, etc?

21.Where do you see your career in five years?

22.Tell us a little bit about yourself.

23.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

24.When have you worked among a diverse group of people?

25.How do you deal with work stress?

26.How do you deal with uncomfortable situations?

27.What are your salary expectations?

28.What is one skill you would like to improve upon?

29.What questions do you have for us?

30.What do you like most about your current position?